Stakeholders across Europe have renewed calls for Switzerland to become an associate member of the Horizon research funding program.

The UK and the European Commission have struck a long-awaited deal to allow researchers in Britain access to the EU's flagship research program, Horizon. 

"Don't despair" - that was the message from Universities UK chief executive Vivienne Stern to the sector regarding the UK government's further delayed Horizon Europe decision.

Research pedigree and the tuition fees cap were talking point at HEPI's 20th anniversary event as speakers reflected on policy challenges.

New Zealand has joined the EU's flagship research and innovation program as the first association partner that is not geographically close to the continent.

The UK has outlined plans to cement its place as a STEM superpower, but more needs to be done to strengthen links to benefit local communities, create jobs and amplify the global reach of UK research.

An agreement on trading arrangements in Northern Ireland will allow the UK to take steps to realign with the EU's research funding program Horizon Europe.

Scientists in New Zealand will be able to access EU research funding from next year as the country has successfully secured association to ​​Horizon Europe.